Compaq Presario wont recognise cd's/dvds?

I have a compaq presario CQ61-214TU Notebook PC, i've been trying to backup my doumuments but it says i havnt inserted a disc.. but i have?
I've tried reinstalling the software but nothing is working. Help?!? Please

I looked up your model. You are running vista
Your CD or DVD drive can't read or write media
http://support.microsoft.com/mats/cd_dvd_drive_problems/en-us
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